Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast

John and Ben return for their first episode of 2026 to try to make sense of Derek Falvey’s surprise mid-offseason departure from the Twins. They break down what has been reported, speculate on what likely happened behind closed doors, and talk about the newest debacle from the Pohlad family. Plus they take a look at the gargantuan task new decision maker Jeremy Zoll has in front of him with very little time to figure things out before the season begins.

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Minnesota fans are stuck with the Pohlads for the foreseeable future, finally stripping any last semblance of hope for the Twins’ immediate future. John and Ben break down the impact of the decision both short and long term, and whether Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, and Ryan Jeffers will be on the team in 2026 as a result. Plus they look at some positives for these last 6 weeks (Zebby Matthews and Luke Keaschall) and how the Twins can still set themselves up for success in 2026. Finally, they rank the morality and ethics of each member of the Pohlad family (just kidding, John wouldn’t take the bait).

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John and Ben are back to discuss a busy and disappointing trade deadline from the Twins, including dealing away Carlos Correa, Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and Louie Varland. They take a look at the players left on the roster currently, the best prospects acquired at the deadline, and why there may still be a bit of hope on the horizon. Plus, they beg, as always for the Pohlads to finally sell the team so the directionless Twins can find their future.

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John and Ben are back to look at Byron Buxton’s MVP-esque first half and the Twins’ strong two weeks heading into the All-Star break. Plus, a breakdown of the Twins’ new top draftees and a debate over whether the Twins should buy or sell at the trade deadline. Plus, Ben sets a new record for unrelated tangents in a single episode.

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The trade deadline is around the corner and the Twins have an important decision to make. John and Ben share their thoughts on a potential trade deadline sell-off and why it may make sense to trade players like Jhoan Duran or Joe Ryan in the right circumstances. Plus, the usual breakdown of the week’s games with strong showings from the recently healthy Royce Lewis and the young starting pitchers.

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After Bailey Ober’s latest disastrous week (seven home runs surrendered in two starts!!), John and Ben talk about Rocco Baldelli’s frustrating management, Derek Falvey’s unwillingness to put Ober on the IL despite his clear health struggles, and the long term impact it could have on Ober down the line. Plus, they break down this week’s games including encouraging signs from Simeon Woods Richardson, David Festa, and Brooks Lee while Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton continued their All-Star campaigns.

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The Minnesota Twins are now 3-12 in their last 15 games and have been one of the worst teams in baseball outside of their 13 game win streak. John and Ben banter about the state of the franchise as a whole while evaluating manager Rocco Baldelli and GM Derek Falvey, and why it won’t matter until they find a new owner. Then they break down the previous week’s slew of disappointing games and pitcher blowups while Byron Buxton has been putting up MVP numbers.

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John and Ben break down the Minnesota Twins’ disappointing 1-5 week and why Bailey Ober has been struggling for a few weeks. They break down all the game action from disappointing pitching performances to surprisingly strong weeks from Brooks Lee and Willi Castro. Plus, a look at Royce Lewis’ latest leg injury and what it means for the Twins this season and going forward.

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John and Ben break down the Twins’ success week in Sacramento against the A’s and less successful series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Then they break down the monumental loss of Pablo Lopez, the (hopefully) shorter loss of Zebby Matthews, and the next starting pitchers the Twins have if someone else goes down. Plus, a look at Bailey Ober’s plummeting velocity, signs of life from Royce Lewis, and Trevor Larnach’s sneakily good season.

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All it took was an MLB-best 13 game win streak, but the Twins are firmly back in the playoff picture after sweeping the hapless Orioles and taking a series against the Brewers. John and Ben recap the Twins’ elite run and the special pitching performances that made it possible. Plus, a breakout from Trevor Larnach, signs of life from Brooks Lee and Ryan Jeffers, and a comical $50 million outfield collision. The Twins are back!

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